Patrick Willse
Discover lessons that balance theory and innovation while adapting to your personal learning journey.
Private lessons - Patrick Willse
Bachelors degree
$34
$33
/ hour
About your guitar teacher
Hello, I am Patrick Willse and I am an active professional performing and recording multi-instrumentalist based in Asheville, North Carolina. I have been teaching guitar and electric bass for the past 15 years, I am more than capable of teaching all aspects of Guitar, Bass, Music Theory. Specializing in classical and flamenco fingerstyle technique and slap bass technique, I can share my expertise with all ages and skill levels, from children to adults, beginners to advanced players alike. I teach a wide variety of styles of music, Classical, Rock, Blues and more with a focus toward reading notation and understanding theory, scales, and modes in the language of Jazz. With a particular eye toward a student based teaching style, I craft my lessons toward each students' wants, goals, and needs. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Customized guitar classes for every level
Beginners to advanced players feel the pace suits their needs
Guitar lessons overview
I specialize in teaching guitar and bass to a diverse range of hundreds of students, ranging from children to adults of every skill level. I rely on a student-based teaching approach which incorporates the creative application of music theory and reading to foster a stronger relationship between the student and this beautiful thing that is music. I personalize lesson instruction using tech tools like DAWs, notation, and chord diagram apps to enhance learning both online and offline. My tailored curriculum follow IB standards, ensuring a comprehensive musical education. My methodology strength lies in creative yet practical application, fostering a deep understanding of music, and nurturing the lifelong passion for playing guitar or bass. I strongly believe that the concepts of patience, practice, and persistence are key to learning any instrument and cultivate the difference between practice and play.
Your guitar teacher specialities
Scales and Modes
Songs and Repertoire
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Guitar Techniques
Music theory
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Guitar concept taught by Patrick
Patrick tutored Max on guitar, focusing on music theory concepts, specifically intervals and their application to scales and chords. Max practiced visualizing intervals on the fretboard and understanding their use in different musical genres. Patrick will provide exercises to practice intervals across the guitar strings, and they briefly discussed analyzing the intervals in songs like Hotel California and Free Falling.
Minor/Flat Seven
Major Seven
Major/Regular Six
Minor/Flat Six
Perfect Fifth
Flat Five
Intervals
Prime Unison
Patrick tutored Erskine on guitar, covering intervals, chord construction, and the 12-bar blues form. Erskine practiced chord transitions and muting techniques while learning to apply intervals in a musical context. Patrick will send Erskine a chart of intervals and examples for further practice.
Dominant 7th Chords
Intervals
Chords and Thirds
Guitar Note Repetition
Form in Music
12-Bar Blues
Patrick gave Zachary a guitar lesson focusing on A minor and C major pentatonic scales, emphasizing musicality, ear training, and phrasing. Zachary practiced the scales and explored musical ideas over a rhythm track. Patrick will send exercises related to the scale shapes, and they scheduled the next lesson for two weeks out, with a possible adjustment depending on Zachary's travel plans.
Phrasing
Shapes and Patterns
Tension and Release
Major vs. Minor
Minor Third
Scales
Patrick taught Max about music theory on the guitar, covering topics such as the CAGED system, major and minor thirds, triads, chord substitutions, dominant and diminished chords, sus chords, and voice leading. Max practiced applying these concepts on the fretboard. Patrick assigned exercises for Max to practice, including chromatic exercises and arpeggios, and offered to transcribe a Jack Johnson song for the next lesson.
Major and Minor Thirds
Triads
Suspended Chords (Sus Chords)
CAGED System
Diminished Chords
Chord Progressions and Key
Dominant Chords and Resolution
Patrick tutored Jessica on flamenco guitar techniques, focusing on hand positioning, strumming patterns ('rasgueado'), and chord voicings within the Andalusian cadence. They explored rhythmic variations and the concept of intentional dissonance. Patrick recommended specific flamenco artists for Jessica to study and assigned practice focused on the 'Soleades' or 'Cleas' compass for the next session.
Wrong Note Theory
Flamenco Technique
Rhythmic Ties (Syncopation)
Flamenco Compasses
Chord Voicing
Correcting Bad Technique
Patrick Willse tutored Erskine Rogers on guitar, focusing on correcting hand positioning and strumming techniques, and introducing music theory concepts related to the C major scale, arpeggios, and chord construction. Erskine practiced alternate picking, chord transitions, and vibrato techniques. Patrick assigned practice exercises and will send a Google Drive invite with additional materials, including chord sequences.
Alternate Picking
Diatonic Sequences
String Vibration (Vibrato)
Hand Position & Posture
Guitar Practice Structure
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in guitar classes
DAWs
Looping Pedals
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Student types for guitar lessons
Adults
Beginners
Kids
Intermediate
Advanced
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
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